Frank Zappa News

Just announced at The Iridium: Prince's protege LIV WARFIELD on October 15 & 16!

Actor/comedian Bill Hader is featured in the first-ever live taping of KCRW's Guest DJ Project, recorded as part of LA Podcast Fest. Hader talks to KCRW DJ Anne Litt about his father's influence on improving his musical taste, the comedic inspiration of Frank Zappa, getting over stage fright with the help of XTC, the humor in De La Soul's particular brand of hip hop, and more.

In the spirit of renewal and dedication to his father's music and audience, Dweezil Zappa is proud to announce one special night on the 50 Years of Frank: Dweezil Zappa Plays Whatever the F@%k He Wants - The Cease and Desist Tour on Fri. Oct. 28 in The Warehouse at FTC.

This year the Société de musique contemporaine du Québec (SMCQ) celebrates the 50th year of its foundation in a grand way. This anniversary is particularly important as it also marks the official recognition of contemporary music in Canada.

Just announced at The Iridium: Prince's protege LIV WARFIELD on October 15 & 16!

Four-piece psychedelic outfit Myco has released its self-titled debut EP today, for purchase via bitcoin on OpenBazaar.com and through Bandcamp as a 12” vinyl album, CD and digital download.

Salihara International Performing-arts Festival (SIPFest) 2016 by Komunitas Salihara will be held throughout October 1 - November 6, 2016

In his trailblazing and incredibly prolific career, artist, composer and all-around musical pioneer Frank Zappa released more than 60 albums in his lifetime, as a solo artist and with his bands the Mothers of Invention and the Mothers.

Fifty women will leave everything behind. They board a boat in North Africa and flee across the Mediterranean. They are escaping forced marriage in their homeland, hoping for protection and assistance, seeking asylum in Greece.

The Metromen were a New York City-based rock group of the late 1970s, early 1980s, that created their own brand of punk/rock music aiming to combine sophistication and humor. They recently re-united and performed at a new venue, THE BARN at The Egremont Village Inn in Egremont, MA. The Metromen rose out of the new wave period which was typified at the time by acts such as Joe Jackson, The Police and Elvis Costello, all of which were a large influence on the music and style of the band.

This year the Société de musique contemporaine du Québec (SMCQ) celebrates the 50th year of its foundation in a grand way. This anniversary is particularly important as it also marks the official recognition of contemporary music in Canada.

In his trailblazing and incredibly prolific career, artist, composer and all-around musical pioneer Frank Zappa released more than 60 albums in his lifetime, as a solo artist and with his bands the Mothers of Invention and the Mothers.

In his trailblazing and incredibly prolific career, artist, composer and all-around musical pioneer Frank Zappa released more than 60 albums in his lifetime, as a solo artist and with his bands the Mothers of Invention and the Mothers.

The Iridium has announced its lineup (as of August 26) for this season, including the just-added THE RIES BROTHERS with special guest Vini 'Mad Dog' Lopez on August 31. Scroll down for details!

New band ZAP has released a digital single called 'Air Traffic Control' on Steve Vai's Favored Nations label.

Guitar icon Adrian Belew has recently scored the music to 'Piper', a short movie by animation studio Pixar, which was released on June 17th.

Dream Serenade returns to Massey Hall for its 3rd edition on Saturday, October 22, 2016, creating another unforgettable night to support services for children with developmental disabilities and celebrate their caregivers.

For the past 25 years, lawyer and estate planning expert Elain Andrews, JD, LTC, USAR (Ret.), has helped thousands of families protect their assets through thoughtful estate planning and her mission to ensure that both veterans and civilians are informed and protected when it comes to preserving their property and rights. Andrews' most recent book, 'Fifty Excuses (Not) To Do Bulletproof Estate Planning: Excuses That Might Just Cost You Everything,' (published by Xlibris), highlights the importance of a sound estate plan for almost every American.

The Iridium has announced its upcoming fall shows!

The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia is pleased to announce the appointment of William "Bill" Rhoads as its new Executive Director, following a nationwide search. Rhoads comes to the COP from the prestigious Orchestra of St. Luke's in NYC, where he has served as Vice President of Marketing & Communications since 2006. At COP, Philadelphia's world-renowned chamber orchestra, he will oversee the management of the organization and guide its future direction.